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Pennsylvania is a great place to work and study. There are outstanding opportunities for employment in the Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia areas in the growing field of graphic design.
Overview of Pennsylvania
The Keystone State covers 46,058 square miles and is home to not only bright city lights but vast tracts of unspoiled wilderness. Major industries employing the talents of graphic designers include electronics, pharmaceuticals, mining, agriculture, steel processing, and auto manufacturing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual income in 2009 was $49,501.
Graphic Design Careers in Pennsylvania
Graduates of graphic design schools in Pennsylvania are employed to communicate through electronic and print media, solve communication problems, and find the best way to convey images and messages. Graphic designers in Pennsylvania earned an estimated $42,870 annually in 2009 with job prospects rivaling those of other growing occupations.
Most graphic designers graduate with a campus-based or online bachelor's degree requiring about four years for completion. Some students earn an associate's degree or a certificate in graphic design and work in the technical aspects of the field or serve as assistant designers.
Graphic design schools in Pennsylvania include the following courses in addition to a liberal arts education:
Related graphic design occupations and the estimated annual wages earned in Pennsylvania in 2009 include the following:
Pennsylvania is a great spot to earn your degree in graphic design. Exciting careers are opening up as new technology and creative solutions are explored. Take your place now in the future of graphic design.
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